Gerald E. Smith Attorney

Introduction: Been arrested? Got a warrant? License revoked? We handle all crimes. At the Law Offices of Gerald E. Smith, we have over 36 years of combined criminal defense experience to assist our clients. Got a ticket? We win or it's free! We will fight your ticket by going to trial. We charge a flat fee of $100.00 for each ticket. 1) If we get the ticket dismissed, we keep the $100.00. 2) If we get the ticket reduced, we keep half. 3) If we cannot do either, we give your entire money back, guaranteed! Don't get points on your DMV record. Please contact Lonnie Markum, case manager. Do you have a bench warrant? Did you fail to appear during a court hearing? We can get the warrant recalled depending on the circumstances. All cases are different. We require you to call us to come into the office and obtain a free consultation. We can recall these warrants and have the court set another hearing date to give you time to address any problems you may have had. It is better to address these issues with a lawyer going into court than being arrested for a moving violation or some other measure. The courts favor defendants who voluntarily come in to court to address the issue and in most cases, will work with you to make further payments, or whatever it may be. An arrest warrant is an order given to the police demanding the arrest and detention of a person where there is suspicion of criminal activity. Typically, when law enforcement officials reasonably suspects criminal activity has occurred, the police or sheriff will obtain a sworn statement from the alleged victim, present it to a judge who will sign an order for the arrest of that person. A bench warrant is the most common type of warrant in California. It’s an order for the immediate arrest of a person. Typically, bench warrants are issued by the court as a result of one's failure to appear in court on the date scheduled for a hearing. Additionally, a bench warrant is issued if you do not appear for your arraignment, fail to appear for your sentencing hearing, and/or if you fail to appear or show proof of your compliance with a court-ordered term of your probation such as payment of fines, attendance at certain classes, completion of community service, etc. Gerald E. Smith is former police officer, former SWAT officer and former prosecutor. There is no cost to call and ask. Mr. Smith has done numerous trials, from misdemeanors to murder. You can contact us 24/7 during the day, nights and weekends. All consultations are free and confidential. Visit our website for more information. Gerald E. Smith Attorney-at-Law Lonnie Markum J.D. Case Manager